New National certification for Richland Two Magnet Programs
August 30, 2024
Four magnet programs in Richland School District Two are continuing to earn top honors from Magnet Schools of America (MSA). The Montessori Magnet at Pontiac Elementary School, Forest Lake Elementary…
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Local entrepreneurs to open TakoSushi in downtown Lexington, S.C. on Thursday, Sept. 5
August 30, 2024
Latin and Asian cuisine restaurant expands with third Midlands location Food People Restaurant Group, owned by local entrepreneurs Chris Sullivan of Lexington, S.C., and James Williams of Columbia, S.C., is…
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Power:Ed awards SCICU 3rd annual $25,000 HBCU undergraduate research grant
August 30, 2024
S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced the receipt of a Power:Ed $25,000 grant for fostering increased participation in the SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program by students attending SCICU’s five…
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SC Women in Leadership announces the Honorable Nancy Gutierrez as 2024 Rising Star
August 30, 2024
Annual Leading Women Dinner Honors Women Who Have Blazed Trails in Civic Leadership SC Women in Leadership (SC WIL) announced the Honorable Nancy Gutierrez, City of Hardeeville Municipal Judge, as…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board Annual Meeting reports strong tourism impact
August 29, 2024
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board’s (CCLMC) Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, August 22 at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center. The meeting reviewed CCLMC’s 2023-24 achievements…
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City announces 2024 free registration for the Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
August 29, 2024
The 2024 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29207. October is Domestic Violence Awareness…
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Community Association Management Services (CAMS) Welcomes Ryan Condron as Director of Project Management to Enhance Client Services
August 29, 2024
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced the appointment of Ryan Condron as the new Director of Project Management. This strategic addition to the CAMS team is set to bring significant…
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Denmark Technical College celebrates 2024 nursing graduates
August 29, 2024
Denmark Technical College proudly marked a significant milestone on August 21 with the annual School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, an event that honored 13 graduating nursing students on the brink…
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Meta selects Aiken County for first South Carolina data center
August 29, 2024
$800 million investment will support 100 new operational jobs FAST FACTS Meta selects Aiken County to establish the company’s first South Carolina data center. The $800 million investment will support…
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Established law firm expands reach with new Charleston location and welcomes Lowcountry attorney
August 29, 2024
CHARLESTON, SC – LawyerLisa, an elder law and estate planning firm, announced the opening of its newest office in Mount Pleasant, strategically located to better serve clients in the Lowcountry…
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Community comes together for 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Day to support local hero battling rare cancer
August 29, 2024
Coming Together for Hope: Fundraising Event Aims to Ease Medical Burdens On September 21st, 2024, Calvary Chapel Lexington will host a special 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Day to raise…
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First-ever children’s exhibit opens at Native American Studies Center
August 29, 2024
After four years of planning and preparing, the Native American Studies Center opened its first-ever exhibit geared just for elementary-aged children. Opening Tuesday, Sept. 3 in the Duke Energy Gallery,…
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Becky Laffitte named a Lawyer of the Year in two practice areas by Best Lawyers for 2025
August 29, 2024
Becky Lafitte, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, is being honored as Lawyer of the Year by The Best Lawyers in America® in the publication’s 2025 edition. Not only…
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Best Lawyers names Bill Metzger a Lawyer of the Year in Banking and Finance Law
August 29, 2024
Bill Metzger, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, is being honored in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® as Lawyer of the Year in the practice…
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Colliers South Carolina Retail Report: Vacancy near historic lows with construction concentrated in major markets
August 29, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Continued population growth across the state’s major metros has led to record-low vacancies in major markets…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session in Greenville
August 28, 2024
The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), and the Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), and are…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys honored by Best Lawyers®
August 28, 2024
Collins & Lacy, P.C., a leading defense law firm serving retail and hospitality, professional liability, construction, product liability, trucking defense, and insurance coverage clients, announces that several of its attorneys…
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Register for CREW September 3 Lunch Program: Downtown Plan/Design Guidelines
August 28, 2024
Planning Administrator Lucinda Statler, AICP and Associate Planner/Community Planner Tristan Kercher will share a special luncheon presentation about the City of Columbia’s recent Downtown Plan/Design Guidelines process and outcomes. This…
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Central SC Alliance CEO Jason Giulietti named Top 10 Influential Leader
August 28, 2024
Jason Giulietti, President and CEO of Central SC Alliance, has been named a 2024 Top 10 Influential Leader by Industry Era Magazine in recognition of his strategic approach, innovative leadership…
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Richland Two announces five finalists for 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year
August 28, 2024
Richland School District Two is announcing its five finalists for 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year. The finalists and their schools are Hannah Cummings, Round Top Elementary School; Yoko Hughes,…
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Applications now open for Midlands Minority Business Accelerator program
August 28, 2024
Columbia Chamber seeking qualified applicants for its class of 2025 The Chamber is now accepting applications for the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) Class of 2025. The deadline for applications is October…
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Country Star Cody Webb set to light up Harbison Theatre stage
August 28, 2024
Experience the South Carolina native’s electrifying performance this fall Singer, songwriter, and musician Cody Webb will be performing live September 6, 2024 at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC).…
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Robin Bowers retires as Executive Director of Mission Lexington after 12 years of dedicated service
August 28, 2024
Mission Lexington announces the retirement of Robin Bowers, who has faithfully served as Executive Director for the past 12 years. Under her visionary leadership, Mission Lexington has grown from a…
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Columbia attorney Sydney Lynn elected President of State’s leading association of lawyers
August 28, 2024
The South Carolina Association for Justice has unanimously elected Sydney Lynn as its new President. Lynn, an attorney at Charleston-based Joye Law Firm, will preside over the 1,400-member Association, which…
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SIOS Technology ranked #3 in its category on “2024 Best Places to Work in South Carolina” list
August 28, 2024
Honored for the fifth consecutive year, SIOS climbs one spot in medium size employer category among 46 ranked companies and organizations SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 27, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union was again named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina by SC Biz News, ranking No. 5 in the large employee category.…
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USC hits record enrollment
August 27, 2024
As the fall semester begins, enrollment at the University of South Carolina has reached a record high. “We are excited to welcome another strong freshman class to USC,” President Michael…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Lilly Greenhalgh, Hannah Buckner, Level Fitness Studio
August 27, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse…
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Seven Oaks Plant Shop expanding into adjacent Goodyear Tire building
August 27, 2024Seven Oaks Plant Shop, a staple of the local community since 1978, is set to expand into the adjacent Goodyear Tire building on St. Andrew’s Rd. in Columbia, SC. The…
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Harvesting Heritage with Chef Amethyst Ganaway returns in September
August 27, 2024
Upstate Fusion Sat., Sept. 21 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. The South Carolina State Museum is proud to host Harvesting Heritage, a culinary journey highlighting the past and future of…
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Moore & Van Allen recommits to Mansfield Certification process for 2024-25
August 27, 2024
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announce that the firm has renewed its commitment for the Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Certification process, a year-long undertaking designed to ensure that qualified legal…
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Bank of America honors eight South Carolina Student Leaders
August 27, 2024
Bank of America selected eight Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders) for an eight-week paid summer internship connecting students to employment, skills development, and service. These community-minded students gained practical work and leadership…
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Wells Fargo Foundation grants $200,000 to Hope For The Warriors to benefit programs supporting veterans in South Carolina
August 27, 2024The Wells Fargo Foundation recently awarded Hope For The Warriors (HOPE), a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 military families, a…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in Case Status
August 27, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Case Status. The North Charleston-based company has developed client engagement software with a simple-to-use mobile app that…
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MUSC receives nearly $4.69 million to improve lives throughout South Carolina
August 27, 2024
In its centennial year, The Duke Endowment has made four awards totaling nearly $4.69 million to help the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) improve access to health care throughout…
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Rapid Shelter Columbia receives donated water stations from the American Heart Association and Ritedose Corporation
August 27, 2024
In a significant step towards promoting heart health and sustainability, Rapid Shelter Columbia was excited to receive the generous donation of new water-filling stations from the American Heart Association and…
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Meet the new Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Tom Ledbetter
August 27, 2024
The library’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence supports, mentors, and educates new entrepreneurs and budding start-ups through office hours and public programs—building an ecosystem that sustains the development and growth of future entrepreneurs in the…
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Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands seeks to bolster kid-friendly surgical caps program with help from volunteers
August 26, 2024
Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands surgical cap program, called “Sew CAPtivating,” was launched about 14 years ago by the hospital’s Child Life specialists in the Midlands as part of their effort…
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SCMA announces the 2024-2025 class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program
August 26, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced its 2024-2025 class of 23 manufacturing leaders for the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP). The class is comprised of professionals representing a…
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Power:Ed awards $50,000 in scholarship support to SC State University students
August 26, 2024South Carolina State University Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), to provide scholarships to 17 deserving SCSU students…
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Limitless Library project serves campers at Camp Cole
August 26, 2024Limitless Purpose has established a Limitless Library at Camp Cole, which serves people with illnesses, disabilities and life challenges. This summer, each of the 700 campers was able to select…
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United Community refreshes look across South Carolina
August 26, 2024
United Community, the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, is getting a fresh new look. Every United branch in the Lowcountry and Midlands is updating its signage to the refreshed…
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Counter-gang sweeps across central S.C. net scores of illegal weapons
August 26, 2024Law enforcement agencies join forces under one roof to combat gangs and gang-related crimes in the Midlands By W. Thomas Smith Jr. EDITOR’S NOTE: W. Thomas Smith Jr. has been…
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City of Columbia Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts: help make sure we all count!
August 23, 2024
The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
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USC Next outlines bold vision for Columbia campus
August 23, 2024
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved on Friday (Aug. 23) the “USC Next” campus master plan, establishing an ambitious vision for future growth and development on the…
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Dreher High Botany Club awarded $4,320 microgrant from City of Columbia through Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund
August 23, 2024
Dreher High School’s Botany Club has been awarded a $4,320 microgrant from the City of Columbia through the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund. Columbia was one of 100 cities worldwide…
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Kick off the 2024 Pan American/USAngling Challenge Cup Kayak Championship with Youth Angling Day at Gibson Pond Park
August 23, 2024
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) and USAngling announce “Youth Angling Day” on Thursday, September 26, at Gibson Pond Park in Lexington, SC. This exciting event will kick off the 2024…
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Not your typical branding development story
August 22, 2024
By Ken Gasque Advertise And Make Something Happen The advertising itself might be the differentiator. Set your goal and write your plan Lube Cube was a small b2b company that…
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TMF recognized as one of SC’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies in 2024
August 22, 2024
South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies for 2024 Announced The list of South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies has been announced, recognizing the achievements of South Carolina-headquartered companies that have…
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Senator Katrina Shealy and Judge Merl Code to receive Riley Institute’s Statewide Leadership Awards
August 22, 2024
Honorees will be recognized at the Riley Institute at Furman’s eighteenth annual Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative and Civic Leadership Awards Dinner The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced that South…
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